The Do List: SF Fashion Events Feb. 6-12
Yes, Fashion Week is kicking off in #NYC. But there are still reasons to love life in San Francisco. If you’re computer-bound, as I often am, spend free minutes watching livestreams from New York fashion blogger conference IFBCon and the Fashion Week runway show featuring local alums of Academy of Art University. Also enticing and on the horizon are Thursday’s Pre-Valentine’s Day Party at Photobooth and, once the weekend rolls around, the return of the always-fruitful BCBG & Ella Moss Sample Sale and the most recent I.R.L. Black Pyramid Pop-Up, sure to prompt fans of recent vintage to make a beeline for the Haight.
Check out the Locals: Polyvore Live NYFW Bloggers Announced
Bay Area-based Polyvore, home of thousands upon thousands of visually delectable fashion collages, is pushing at traditional fashion industry boundaries in more ways than one. Not only will the company become the first online community to hold a fashion show during New York Fashion Week, but it’s also skirting norms by choosing prominent fashion bloggers – and not models – for its runway show. Read on for the Polyvore Live lineup. Bet you’ll recognize a few of the faces.
Super Bowl Sale at y&i
A reason to love the Super Bowl, even if the chance to drink excessively and yell at guys in uniform doesn’t appeal: the y&i Super Bowl Sale. It’s on for Sunday (and the rest of the weekend, too) and means merch with prices starting at $10.
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Check out the Locals: Polyvore Live NYFW Bloggers Announced
Bay Area-based Polyvore, home of thousands upon thousands of visually delectable fashion collages, is pushing at traditional fashion industry boundaries in more ways than one. Not only will the company become the first online community to hold a fashion show during New York Fashion Week, but it’s also skirting norms by choosing prominent fashion bloggers – and not models – for its runway show. Read on for the Polyvore Live lineup. Bet you’ll recognize a few of the faces.
Snap Judgment: Marine Layer Striped Scarf
Our very-visual, (almost) chatter-free snap judgment of the day: the casual cool of the slouchy, ready-for-the-weekend women’s striped infinity scarf, $38, by San Francisco-based Marine Layer.
Chosen Ones: Academy of Art Announces NYFW Lineup
Each February and September, San Francisco’s very own Academy of Art is the only school to show at New York Fashion Week. This week, the school announced the lineup for the upcoming Feb. 10 at the Lincoln Center. Read on to meet these new talents below (and don’t forget to watch the show via livestream next week).
Spotted (SF Street Style): Fancy Fine’s Ashley Ording
A fan of all things fine and fancy, as well as “ruffly, lacey, chiffon and feminine” and a long time San Francisco resident, fashion blogger Ashley Ording loves vintage, yet has an updated sense of style that you’ll spot in no time on her blog Fancy Fine. I recently met up with Ording for fashion talk and a delicious blueberry muffin in the Mission. Read on for more on Ashley’s shopping secrets, her love of karaoke bars and the best place for a burger from this self-described burger connoisseur.
Oh My Guinness: gr.dano Fall/Winter ’12
A brand new reason to look forward to the latter half of the year came this week when much-loved independent San Francisco fashion label gr.dano dropped shots of its latest collection on us. With the gr.dano Fall/Winter ’12 collection, prepare for the same sophisticated draping and architectural details designers Jill Giordano and Brian Scheyer are known for, but with a youthful edge and pops of color that provide a refreshing departure from their previous work. The inspiration? The iconic Daphne Guinness.
San Francisco Shopping Deals & Sales
Super Bowl Sale at y&i
A reason to love the Super Bowl, even if the chance to drink excessively and yell at guys in uniform doesn’t appeal: the y&i Super Bowl Sale. It’s on for Sunday (and the rest of the weekend, too) and means merch with prices starting at $10.
Half-Off Bryna Nicole Through Feb. 14
Let the Valentine’s Day sales and promotions begin: Bryna Nicole bags are half-off through Feb. 14. Plus, shipping is free.
San Francisco Fashion Shows
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Seeing Red: LHC Couture Gown at BAFW
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Runway Recap: GO’s Define Beauty Fashion Show
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Party Seen: Pretty Pretty Collective’s Mira Mira Fashion Show
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Fashion & Technology
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4 Reasons for Locals to Love New York Fashion Week
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Sneak Peek: Can Shopilly End Daily Deal Email Inbox Madness?
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Why a Fashion Blogger Might Like Google’s Chromebook
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